Five cams, a set of nuts and four screws: an alpine climbing rack is stripped to the essentials, and the Black Diamond Dawn Patrol LT Climbing Pant follows suit. Designed with a single-minded focus on efficiency for long, technically demanding mountain routes, the Dawn Patrol LT is built with Schoeller stretch-woven softshell fabric that’s durable and weather-resistant without restricting movement. An integrated RECCO system provides an additional safety tool in avalanche terrain, and the drawcord cuffs and reinforced kick patches protect against debris and crampon points.

"This collection was built around the needs of our core customer. If you are an alpinist or backcountry skier, you’re going to find a bunch of new pieces in the Fall 2013 line that will become a cornerstone of your kit." -- Tim Bantle